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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,278.70, 367,971.09 and 74,486.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,278.70, 367,971.09 and 74,486.37 is: 111,745.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,278.70 : 367,971.09 = 74,486.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,278.70/367,971.09 = 74,486.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,278.70x = 367,971.09 × 74,486.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,278.70x = 27,408,830,759.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,408,830,759.04/245,278.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,745.66

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